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To increase retention rates – and ultimately graduation rates – Kent State created its first-ever Summer Advantage Program through University College’s Academic Diversity Outreach department.

Kent State University mascot Flash helps to motivate students in Sarah Smiley's class during a class project. Smiley modeled her class after "The Amazing Race."

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Kent State Salem Professor Models Class After "The Amazing Race"

Kent State University at Salem Associate Professor Sarah Smiley, Ph.D., adopted a novel idea in teaching her geography class during the 2015 Fall Semester.

A student in Kent State University’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom. A new partnership between Kent State and Akron Public Schools will allow Akron students to immerse themselves in innovative design areas including fashion.

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Kent State, Akron Public Schools Partner for Early Access to Fashion, Arts and Architecture Programs

Kent State University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs.

Thousands of Kent State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at Kent State.

Kent State students enjoy activities on the Student Green during the 2015 Blastoff festivities.

Kent State students participate in the Intramural Department’s bubble soccer competition set up on Manchester Field during the 2015 Blastoff event.

Kent State students watch martial arts demonstrations in Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin.

A local DJ spins music during a performance and laser light show on the Student Green at Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin.

Kent State students enjoy the music and the laser light show at Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin.

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Kent State Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

Kent State University students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-scho

Members of the Kent State Golden Flashes football team huddle up before taking the field at Dix Stadium.

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Join Us for Fun, Football and Food During Parents & Families Weekend

Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Kent State students float in the pool at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center during the Dive-In Movie.

Members of Kent State’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community gather at a welcome reception held in the Governance Chambers.

Kent State students work on a Habitat for Humanity home in Ravenna during the Freshman Day of Service.

Kent State students dance with Flash, the university’s mascot, during Late Night at the Library, a free event featuring food, games and music.

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Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, Kent State University’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug.

More than 500 Kent State University volunteers are preparing to welcome incoming freshmen to the Kent Campus tomorrow morning.

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Kent State Volunteers Prepare to Welcome Freshmen to Campus

More than 500 Kent State University volunteers are preparing to welcome incoming freshmen to the Kent Campus Thursday morning.